CWC offers a dynamic learning atmosphere where caring Christian teachers connect each and every subject in a perspective that helps see todays world through Gods eyes - where Christ is Central!
Our mission is preparing students to glorify God and serve in His world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked WI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
363 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
21 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale - see at discovercwc.org
Admissions Director
Gregg Zonnefeld
Admissions Associate
Kim Greenfield
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching children to glorify God and serve in His world
- As a Christ-centered school, we require that at least one parent be an active attendee at a Bible-believing church as a part of the admissions/enrollment process.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) cost?
Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12)'s tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) often compared to?
Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) is often viewed alongside schools like Wayland Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) offer?
Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball. Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for most sports offered.
What is Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12)'s ranking?
Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12)?
The application deadline for Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) vs. Wayland Academy
People that viewed Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) also viewed these schools: St. John's Lutheran School, Wayland Academy, St. Stephens Lutheran School, St. Katharine Drexel School and St. Stephen Lutheran School.
The nearest high school to Central Wisconsin Christian Schools (PreK-12) is Wayland Academy (12.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John's Lutheran School (9.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
110 Edgelawn Dr
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3296
Fox Lake, WI 53933
(920) 928-3296
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
101 N University Avenue
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-3373
12.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephens Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
412 W Maple Ave
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-6484
12.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4
St. Katharine Drexel School
(Catholic)
503 S Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
(920) 885-5558
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Stephen Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 N Palmatory St
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 485-6687
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 485-6687
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2
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